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INTRODUCTION
December 2008 Update
Welcome to the monthly update from Mintel Oxygen Reports. With over 60 brand new titles to choose from, these reports demonstrate the breadth of Mintel’s publication scope and knowledge.
New to Mintel Oxygen this month is What’s Hot: Credit Crunch. What’s Hot: Credit Crunch delivers analysis on the current economy to help you be the first to uncover what may affect your business. When you log in to Mintel Oxygen, you will find these short articles, written by Mintel experts that are updated every week. And, as a Mintel client, this is all included in your subscription at no additional fee.
Among some of the reports published this month, we feature Cereal Bars.
Cereal Bars – This report explores the cereal bars category-going beyond discussion of market trends, segment performance and brand sales to include insights on how this snack category can continue to thrive despite ongoing competition from other product categories, economic recession that may alter consumer purchase behavior, and changing tastes that may be resulting in bar "burnout."
You will find thoughtful discussion on topics that include:
- How functional and natural/organic products are playing a role in the category
- How the downturn in the economy is likely to alter consumer purchasing behavior, and what companies can do to better innovate
- How today's cereal and granola bars are leaving some users hungry, but rather than reaching for more, consumers may abandon the category unless manufacturers react
- How the purchase rationales differ considerably between cereal/granola bars and energy/protein/diet bars, and how cereal and granola bar manufacturers can blur the line between the categories with product innovations that mimic energy/protein/diet bars
- Assessing vastly under-developed opportunities for manufacturers to grow sales by targeting consumers with gender-, age group-, and ethnicity-specific offerings
- Defining who cereal bar consumers are, their attitudes and opinions towards bars, and why and when they consume bars
As always, simply click a category on the left for a summary of the reports in your chosen sector. Also, look for the new and improved Mintel Oxygen Newsletter in 2009!
Kind Regards,
The Mintel team
Your selected category reports will appear here...
Sanitary Protection and Feminine Supplies - US - November 2008
This report takes an in-depth look at the sanitary protection and feminine supplies market, and details sales progress and usage patterns of both existing and new products. Although this is a mature market based primarily on necessity, product improvements and advertising finesse have softened the sensitivity margins surrounding the category, and fostered more accessibility. Among the topics and issues explored in this report are: An analysis of where the sales in this market have been and where they're headed; A look at where the potential opportunities are, and how to target them; The smaller niche players - where they're finding success in a market dominated by the bigger players; A look at the changing demographics that are impacting this market, along with suggestions on how to best target the new consumers; How the eco-movement can be leveraged ; Advertising in this category and how it's addressed the sensitivity barrier ...report homepage »
Soap, Bath and Shower Products - A Pan-European Overview - November 2008
This report is in PPT format and provides a pan-European overview of the soap, bath and shower products market in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. For more detailed information, please refer to the five individual country reports: Soap, Bath and Shower Products, November 2008. ...report homepage »
Soap, Bath and Shower Products - UK - November 2008
Value sales growth within the soap bath and shower market is driven by the modern bathing formats, such as liquid soaps, and shower products. Growing awareness of the rising cost of water, coupled with the perception that baths are for relaxing and unwinding, is driving popularity of showers. ...report homepage »
Soap, Bath and Shower Products - Italy - November 2008
The soap, bath and shower products market is estimated at €715 million in 2008, dropping just under 1% on 2007 and down eight percentage points on 2003 at current prices. Manufacturers have intensified NPD in a bid to turn the market around, leading to increased segmentation. However, so far this has only acted to slow down the decline and the negative trend is unlikely to reverse in the near future due to the gloomy economic outlook. Soap, bath and shower products are seen as a commodity purchase and therefore consumers show little brand loyalty, tending to choose the product that is currently on promotion. ...report homepage »
Soap, Bath and Shower Products - Spain - November 2008
The key question in the soap, bath and shower products market is how to turn a commodity into a 'must pay more for'. Value growth in the market has been hampered by a consumer preoccupation with price and a marked tendency to buy in large formats, with the same shower gel for all the family. The recent buzzword has been added-value and the industry has taken its cue from skincare – bodywashes no longer simply cleanse, but hydrate, nourish, reinvigorate, de-stress and fragrance. ...report homepage »
Soap, Bath and Shower Products - France - November 2008
Soap, bath and shower products are seen as commodity purchases with very high penetration levels. With a high proportion of products on constant price promotion, consumers are unwilling to pay more for added-value. ...report homepage »
Soap, Bath and Shower Products - Germany - November 2008
The soap, bath and shower products market saw a dip in sales in 2004 and 2005 but has since shown improvement, helped by positive economic conditions which have encouraged trading-up. In 2008, sales are estimated at €1,052 million, up 2.3% on 2007 and 6.3% on 2003. Shower products are the key driver of growth whereas bath products are losing out as a result. The soap sector, where liquid soap continues to gain from traditional bar soap, is showing signs of stagnation. ...report homepage »
Food Retailing - Italy - November 2008
This report is part of a series covering the 19 leading economies of Western Europe. In total these countries account for around 98% of all European retail sales, excluding Russia. The remaining ten countries are either too small (eg Luxembourg) or are not sufficiently well developed to warrant detailed coverage (eg Romania and Bulgaria). These developing countries plus Russia and Turkey are covered in the Mintel report on Emerging Markets, 2007. We have produced Major Profiles of 20 top food retailing groups in Europe. For many countries we also include smaller profiles (46 in total) on other significant players, both domestic and foreign as relevant. ...report homepage »
Food Retailing - Germany - November 2008
This report is part of a series covering the 19 leading economies of Western Europe. In total these countries account for around 98% of all European retail sales, excluding Russia. The remaining ten countries are either too small (eg Luxembourg) or are not sufficiently well developed to warrant detailed coverage (eg Romania and Bulgaria). These developing countries plus Russia and Turkey are covered in the Mintel report on Emerging Markets, 2007. We have produced Major Profiles of 20 top food retailing groups in Europe. For many countries we also include smaller profiles (46 in total) on other significant players, both domestic and foreign as relevant. ...report homepage »
Food Retailing - Spain - November 2008
This report is part of a series covering the 19 leading economies of Western Europe. In total these countries account for around 98% of all European retail sales, excluding Russia. The remaining ten countries are either too small (eg Luxembourg) or are not sufficiently well developed to warrant detailed coverage (eg Romania and Bulgaria). These developing countries plus Russia and Turkey are covered in the Mintel report on Emerging Markets, 2007. We have produced Major Profiles of 20 top food retailing groups in Europe. For many countries we also include smaller profiles (46 in total) on other significant players, both domestic and foreign as relevant. ...report homepage »
Food Retailing - France - November 2008
This report is part of a series covering the 19 leading economies of Western Europe. In total these countries account for around 98% of all European retail sales, excluding Russia. The remaining ten countries are either too small (eg Luxembourg) or are not sufficiently well developed to warrant detailed coverage (eg Romania and Bulgaria). These developing countries plus Russia and Turkey are covered in the Mintel report on Emerging Markets, 2007. We have produced Major Profiles of 20 top food retailing groups in Europe. For many countries we also include smaller profiles (46 in total) on other significant players, both domestic and foreign as relevant. ...report homepage »
Food Retailing - Europe - November 2008
This report series covers the 19 leading economies of Western Europe. In total these countries account for around 98% of all European retail sales, excluding Russia. The remaining ten countries are either too small (eg Luxembourg) or are not sufficiently well developed to warrant detailed coverage (eg Romania and Bulgaria). These developing countries plus Russia and Turkey are covered in the Mintel report on Emerging Markets, 2007. We have produced Major Profiles of 20 top food retailing groups in Europe. For many countries we also include smaller profiles (46 in total) on other significant players, both domestic and foreign as relevant. ...report homepage »
European Retail Briefings - November 2008
European Retail Briefing is a monthly briefing providing news and analysis that includes company results, store openings, cross-border moves, M & A activities, executive changes and property developments. Additionally each month, European Retail Briefing focuses on a key issue or specific European retail sector. The month's retail news is then analysed sector by sector, making this an invaluable resource for all with an interest in the European retail industry. ...report homepage »
UK Retail Briefing - Non-foods Focus - November 2008
Insight + Impact ...report homepage »
Food Retailing - UK - November 2008
Food retailing is by far the largest retail sector accounting for almost half of all retail sales. It is also the most concentrated in Europe, if not the world, with just four major players dominating the sector and taking the lion’s share of main supermarket shopping trips. ...report homepage »
Fashion - Size Matters! - UK - November 2008
British women’s relationship with fashion and sizing continues to become steadily more schizophrenic. As obsession with celebrities and what they wear pushes them towards the size zero ideal (UK size 4), in the real world the average woman’s figure is a size 16 and heading upwards. ...report homepage »
Fashion - Size Matters! - UK - November 2008
British women’s relationship with fashion and sizing continues to become steadily more schizophrenic. As obsession with celebrities and what they wear pushes them towards the size zero ideal (UK size 4), in the real world the average woman’s figure is a size 16 and heading upwards. ...report homepage »
Home Networking - US - November 2008
With only 23 million American households (about 20%) having home networks, the $10.8 billion sector is still in its infancy. Several factors indicate robust growth moving forward-the rapid shift of entertainment media to online audio and video platforms, increasing bandwidth, online community and proliferation of network-friendly peripherals. This report examines the many drivers of and numerous opportunities in this dynamic category: How online video, the virtualization of the work force, online social networking and numerous other factors are spurring category growth; How home networks are used and how this will change ; Identification of key demographics, who uses home networks and their usage patterns; Identification of untapped demographics that may purchase home networks; Analysis of factors shaping the market: the desire for more bandwidth, price wars, customer churn, falling hardware prices, etc. ; Corporate winners and losers in the category; Specific recommendations for capitalizing on new opportunities ...report homepage »
Domestic Beer - US - November 2008
This report explores the domestic beer market in the U.S., with a focus on the off-premise (for consumption at home rather than in bars, clubs or restaurants) market. This report provides insight into the external and internal factors that are affecting domestic beer sales and consumption, and what they mean for future sales and industry innovations. Specific questions that are answered in this report include, but are not limited to, the following: How is consolidation among the industry's leading players affecting the overall market; What impact the trend in craft ales, lagers and pilsners among regional independents have on the larger players; What segments of the domestic beer market are stagnating and what can be done to increase activity; Which brands are innovating within their segments and how can others learn from this success; How is the increase in costs in raw materials and lost acreage contributing to future growth; How beer companies take advantage of the recent economic downturn to appeal to drinkers with brews that have cost value without sacrificing taste; What media industry leaders are using most to deliver the most effective marketing campaigns ...report homepage »
Yogurt and Yogurt Drinks - US - November 2008
This report explores the yogurt and yogurt drinks market and provides insights going beyond discussing segments, brand performance, and current trends, to growing the consumer base and increasing frequency of purchase from current consumers. Specifically, the highlights of analysis in the report include: How the consumer quest for healthier food is influencing the yogurt and yogurt drinks market; How manufacturers can drive growth through under-targeted demographics ; Importance of probiotic innovations targeting digestive health in building sales and an outlook on future sales through inclusion of this claim amid increasing competition ; What role increasing yogurt prices have played in determining consumer demand; How are private label yogurt and yogurt drinks performing, compared to branded products; What types of flavors and textures in yogurt and yogurt drinks have the potential to drive growth; Reasons for consuming less yogurt than a year ago; How product innovation in the U.S. compares with new global product launches and what U.S. manufacturers can learn from global innovations to drive growth locally ...report homepage »
Cereal Bars - US - November 2008
This report explores the cereal bars category-going beyond discussion of market trends, segment performance and brand sales to include insights on how this snack category can continue to thrive despite ongoing competition from other product categories, economic recession that may alter consumer purchase behavior, and changing tastes that may be resulting in bar "burnout." ...report homepage »
Cookies and Cookie Bars - US - November 2008
Although most consumers eat cookies, demand has sagged as many people are seeking to eat healthier and consume fewer sweets. Revenues have been pressured by better quality and highly marketed store brands that sell for less per unit and a continuing shift in sales from food stores to lower priced outlets. ...report homepage »
Breakfast Foods: The Market - US - November 2008
This report explores the breakfast foods market-going beyond discussion of market trends, segment performance and brand sales to include insight on how this diverse market is plagued by rising prices, increased competition and has to address the needs of time-pressed consumers. However, the market is thriving due to a focus on convenience, health and wellness. The report contains insights and actionable analysis on topics that include: How the category's diverse offerings support shifts in sales between segments dependent upon time and healthy lifestyle habits ; How the rising prices of food impacts the market by influencing consumer shopping habits; Opportunities for the breakfast food market to create a stronger alliance as a comfort food during a time when consumers are reeling with uncertainty ; A look at opportunities to expand breakfast foods into other times of day ; Which segments' price hikes are having the most influence and subsequent consumer response; How the shift in retailer sales of breakfast foods are impacted by economic concerns and opportunities for supermarkets to defend sales of key commodity products ; Insight on innovation and innovators both in each category and between categories; Why and how marketers are spending money to target consumers with products appealing to health (diet and wellness sensibilities), taste and new product launches ...report homepage »
Sugar and Sweeteners - US - November 2008
This report gives sugar and sweetener players the information they need to stay competitive in the marketplace. Some of the questions answered are as follows: How will the shifts in global trade agreements in 2008 likely affect the price of sugar in the U.S.? How might it affect the marketing of sugar?; What is the current state and future of functional sweeteners? Innovation has been low recently, but promises to accelerate.; Are consumers willing to pay premiums for organic products? Or for other value-added products?; How are private label sugar substitutes performing versus their regular sugar counterparts? What could be done to support sales of private label sugar substitutes?; What might makers of sugar substitutes do to attract consumers who bake? ...report homepage »
Fine Dining - US - November 2008
While fine dining establishments depend most on high-income consumers, this does not mean they have been immune to the economic downturn. Rather, these restaurants, which feature entrees most of which are over $20, must also fight to remain competitive in a quickly shifting economic environment. This report provides the reader with statistics and insights about the fine dining category that can help a market player do the following: Understand how the current economic climate affects the fine diner; Help fine dining establishments leverage quality and ambience to meet the needs of stressed out consumers; Understand how to approach fine diners from a generational perspective; Assess which demographics are cutting back the most on their fine dining expenditures; Target fine diners with gift cards and coupons; Understand the importance of SOLS (Sustainable, Organic, Local and Seasonal) to the market ; Learn from successful, trend setting restaurant organizations; Obtain important consumer metrics on fine dining usage, mean usage, party size, and average spend; Understand consumer wine, appetizer, and dessert ordering behavior; Learn how and why consumers weigh important facets of the "ideal fine dining experience" as well as restaurant decision influencers ; Develop menus in accordance with the cuisines and claims to which consumers respond ...report homepage »
Specialty Foods - The NASFT State of the Industry Report - The Consumer - US - November 2008
This report, a companion to the NASFT State of the Industry Report, examines an array of consumer attitudes and opinions to specialty foods. By clearly defining the term "specialty food," the study identifies the typical specialty food consumer and examines the way in which that consumer's shopping, cooking, and eating habits differ from consumers in general. ...report homepage »
Barbecue Foods - UK - November 2008
This report addresses the key issue for the category, ie whether the recent good growth rates can be sustained, especially during a period when consumers are tightening their belts to cope with the economic crisis. ...report homepage »
Cider - UK - November 2008
This report looks at the successes behind the cider boom, two years on, and looks at those companies who have come into the limelight and other new product developments. It charts the impact of innovation, and assesses the latest developments as cider producers continue to stake their claim to increasing growth. ...report homepage »
Impact of Rising Food Prices (The) - UK - November 2008
In July 2008 annual inflation on food and non-alcoholic drinks rose to 12.3%. This report assesses the impact of these food price rises on consumers’ grocery shopping behaviour. Mintel’s research shows that consumers have tried to save money in a number of different ways including looking out for deals and promotions, buying own-label products and shopping at discount stores. Meanwhile retailers have turned to high-profile promotions and price cuts to keep consumers shopping in their stores. ...report homepage »
Fruit Juice and Juice Drinks - UK - November 2008
In 2008 the on- and off-trade market for fruit juices and juice drinks was worth £3.2 billion, up 28% on 2003 sales values but volume growth slowed in 2007 and 2008 as extending consumption beyond breakfast remained a challenge. Despite lots of consumer touch points which juice and juice drinks deliver on – like health, naturalness, and taste – and positive demographics, it remains a competitive marketplace. ...report homepage »
Vacuum Cleaners - US - November 2008
The floor-cleaning appliance market is a mature market that has shown only limited growth from 2003-08. While replacement sales, increases in home ownership and product innovation have helped propel sales, competition from lower-priced imports has driven down prices. ...report homepage »
Casino and Casino-style Gambling - US - November 2008
This report addresses the following questions and provides unique insights on a variety of issues: How are sales in the commercial, tribal, racetrack casino, and card room segments projected to fare between 2008 and 2012?; What segments of the industry are driving growth, and which are serving to undermine overall growth?; Which markets/locations show strong sales growth, and which are experiencing declines?; How are the lifestyles of casino-goers unique, and how can casinos more effectively serve their customers?; How often do consumers in various race/ethnicity and age segments visit casinos?; How are demographic shifts impacting sales, and how are they likely to affect companies in the future?; Other than gambling, what type of entertainment are casino-goers most interested in?; How do gaming preferences vary between race/ethnicity groups, and which segments tend to be the highest value customers?; What factors discourage some consumers from going to casinos?; What are the dominant themes in casino advertisements? ...report homepage »
Hotels - UK - November 2008
This report examines hotels in the UK used by consumers for business, leisure and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) purposes. It explores the factors affecting market growth, identifies current trends and innovations, assesses how the market has changed and outlines future developments. ...report homepage »
In-store Catering - UK - November 2008
The in-store catering concept has been modernised, upgraded and re-vamped in many leading retail outlets in recent years. Companies have invested in store infrastructure and their food offering in cafés and restaurants as retailers increasingly recognise the value brought by improving the shopping ‘experience’. ...report homepage »
Performing Arts - UK - November 2008
This report, Mintel’s second on the sector, looks at performing arts attendance and how the industry is reaching out to new audiences, including via different platforms, such as cinema and the internet. It also aims to identify some of the barriers that may be preventing interest in the sector from expanding further, exploring the hypothesis that: “Significant barriers to attending the performing arts persist, despite increased arts funding, initiatives to widen the audience and greater TV coverage”. ...report homepage »
Travel and Tourism - Jamaica - November 2008
Country Reports are quarterly tourism profiles of destination countries. Each issue features six profiles, all providing a cross-section of countries either established or emerging as tourism destinations. The reports are compiled by a global network of industry analysts, who provide market-based information as well as detailed, insightful and localised interpretation of the facts and figures. ...report homepage »
Travel and Tourism - Bermuda - November 2008
Country Reports are quarterly tourism profiles of destination countries. Each issue features six profiles, all providing a cross-section of countries either established or emerging as tourism destinations. The reports are compiled by a global network of industry analysts, who provide market-based information as well as detailed, insightful and localised interpretation of the facts and figures. ...report homepage »
Travel and Tourism - Dominican Republic - November 2008
Country Reports are quarterly tourism profiles of destination countries. Each issue features six profiles, all providing a cross-section of countries either established or emerging as tourism destinations. The reports are compiled by a global network of industry analysts, who provide market-based information as well as detailed, insightful and localised interpretation of the facts and figures. ...report homepage »
Travel and Tourism - Windward & Leeward Islands - November 2008
Country Reports are quarterly tourism profiles of destination countries. Each issue features six profiles, all providing a cross-section of countries either established or emerging as tourism destinations. The reports are compiled by a global network of industry analysts, who provide market-based information as well as detailed, insightful and localised interpretation of the facts and figures. ...report homepage »
Travel and Tourism - ABC Islands (Aruba/Bonaire/Curacao) - November 2008
Country Reports are quarterly tourism profiles of destination countries. Each issue features six profiles, all providing a cross-section of countries either established or emerging as tourism destinations. The reports are compiled by a global network of industry analysts, who provide market-based information as well as detailed, insightful and localised interpretation of the facts and figures. ...report homepage »
Travel and Tourism - Turks and Caicos Islands - November 2008
Country Reports are quarterly tourism profiles of destination countries. Each issue features six profiles, all providing a cross-section of countries either established or emerging as tourism destinations. The reports are compiled by a global network of industry analysts, who provide market-based information as well as detailed, insightful and localised interpretation of the facts and figures. ...report homepage »
Historic and Cultural Visitor Attractions - UK - November 2008
This report provides an overview of the market for historical and cultural attractions, investigating the core market factors, strengths and weaknesses, consumer dynamics and attraction trends. ...report homepage »
Music Tourism - International - November 2008
This report offers a general picture of the sector in question and is by no means an exhaustive representation of the entire global music tourism industry. ...report homepage »
India Outbound - November 2008
Insight + Impact ...report homepage »
Kids' and Teens' Eating Habits - US - September 2008
In this report, Mintel looks at these and other factors that influence the market around the eating habits of kids and teens. Some of the critical questions examined in this report include: What influences kids and teens with regard to their eating habits?; Where are kids and teens eating these days?; What are they most interested in eating?; How big of an influence do their parents have?; What is the spending power of teens themselves? Do they spend their own money on food? ; What role do fast-food establishments play in all of this? ...report homepage »
Marketing to Children Aged 11-16 - UK - September 2008
The negative publicity in the press in respect of the behaviour of teenagers is reflected in the extent to which parents are worried about their own children, with concerns about drug usage and knife crime being common. ...report homepage »
Perceptions of Insurance Agents - US - November 2008
This report provides a concise overview of industry trends shaping agent recruitment and retention, followed by survey findings on such issues as: Percentages of consumer markets-segmented by demographic niche and insurance product-that have been contacted by an agent during the past five years; How consumers prefer to communicate with their insurance agent; Preferred insurance marketing channels; Perceived advantages of buying insurance from agents/brokers; Consumer attitudes towards agents and the insurance purchasing experience ...report homepage »
Small Business Owners - US - November 2008
This report examines key questions facing the banking and credit card industry as it relates to the small business market: How the impact of the current economic crisis affects small business owners; How banks and credit card marketers are marketing to small businesses ; What are some of the potential marketing strategies efficient in targeting small businesses; How the groups within small business differ, and how of these groups' characteristics influence their banking needs ; The payment method choices of small business and how to increase the use of debit and credit cards for a larger share of their business expenditures ...report homepage »
Credit Cards - US - November 2008
This report expands on the analysis presented in Mintel's Credit Cards - U.S., October 2005 and Credit Cards Rewards Programs - U.S., August 2007 reports, specifically focusing on the market landscape for Premium Credit Cards. The economic climate of 2008 has left an indelible mark on the consumer lending industry, creating both opportunities and challenges for the issuers of Premium Credit Cards. The impact of the credit crunch, the growth in the population of wealthy consumers, and the needs and wants of premium card customers are examined. ...report homepage »
Life Insurance and Protection - UK - November 2008
This report provides an assessment of recent trends within this sector. It analyses market data, considers the prospects for future growth and reports industry views on a range of salient issues. In addition, it provides analysis of Mintel’s independently commissioned consumer research, which identifies the proportion of adults who own protection products and what type of policies they hold; gains a deeper insight into the customer experience when arranging a life policy; and considers attitudes towards a number of issues relating to life insurance. ...report homepage »
Home Insurance - UK - November 2008
This report seeks to assess these major issues that are currently affecting the home insurance sector. It uses exclusive consumer research to examine ownership levels, the preferred channels and methods used to arrange home insurance, as well as looking at attitudes and behaviours towards home insurance including levels of switching and shoparound activity. ...report homepage »
Web Aggregrators - UK - November 2008
This report provides a unique insight into the fast-growing financial aggregator market, drawing on the opinions of industry experts and a range of information and data sources, including Mintel’s own consumer survey findings. ...report homepage »
Food Retailing - Italy - November 2008
This report is part of a series covering the 19 leading economies of Western Europe. In total these countries account for around 98% of all European retail sales, excluding Russia. The remaining ten countries are either too small (eg Luxembourg) or are not sufficiently well developed to warrant detailed coverage (eg Romania and Bulgaria). These developing countries plus Russia and Turkey are covered in the Mintel report on Emerging Markets, 2007. We have produced Major Profiles of 20 top food retailing groups in Europe. For many countries we also include smaller profiles (46 in total) on other significant players, both domestic and foreign as relevant. ...report homepage »
Food Retailing - Germany - November 2008
This report is part of a series covering the 19 leading economies of Western Europe. In total these countries account for around 98% of all European retail sales, excluding Russia. The remaining ten countries are either too small (eg Luxembourg) or are not sufficiently well developed to warrant detailed coverage (eg Romania and Bulgaria). These developing countries plus Russia and Turkey are covered in the Mintel report on Emerging Markets, 2007. We have produced Major Profiles of 20 top food retailing groups in Europe. For many countries we also include smaller profiles (46 in total) on other significant players, both domestic and foreign as relevant. ...report homepage »
Food Retailing - Spain - November 2008
This report is part of a series covering the 19 leading economies of Western Europe. In total these countries account for around 98% of all European retail sales, excluding Russia. The remaining ten countries are either too small (eg Luxembourg) or are not sufficiently well developed to warrant detailed coverage (eg Romania and Bulgaria). These developing countries plus Russia and Turkey are covered in the Mintel report on Emerging Markets, 2007. We have produced Major Profiles of 20 top food retailing groups in Europe. For many countries we also include smaller profiles (46 in total) on other significant players, both domestic and foreign as relevant. ...report homepage »
Food Retailing - France - November 2008
This report is part of a series covering the 19 leading economies of Western Europe. In total these countries account for around 98% of all European retail sales, excluding Russia. The remaining ten countries are either too small (eg Luxembourg) or are not sufficiently well developed to warrant detailed coverage (eg Romania and Bulgaria). These developing countries plus Russia and Turkey are covered in the Mintel report on Emerging Markets, 2007. We have produced Major Profiles of 20 top food retailing groups in Europe. For many countries we also include smaller profiles (46 in total) on other significant players, both domestic and foreign as relevant. ...report homepage »
Food Retailing - Europe - November 2008
This report series covers the 19 leading economies of Western Europe. In total these countries account for around 98% of all European retail sales, excluding Russia. The remaining ten countries are either too small (eg Luxembourg) or are not sufficiently well developed to warrant detailed coverage (eg Romania and Bulgaria). These developing countries plus Russia and Turkey are covered in the Mintel report on Emerging Markets, 2007. We have produced Major Profiles of 20 top food retailing groups in Europe. For many countries we also include smaller profiles (46 in total) on other significant players, both domestic and foreign as relevant. ...report homepage »
European Retail Briefings - November 2008
European Retail Briefing is a monthly briefing providing news and analysis that includes company results, store openings, cross-border moves, M & A activities, executive changes and property developments. Additionally each month, European Retail Briefing focuses on a key issue or specific European retail sector. The month's retail news is then analysed sector by sector, making this an invaluable resource for all with an interest in the European retail industry. ...report homepage »
UK Retail Briefing - Non-foods Focus - November 2008
Insight + Impact ...report homepage »
Food Retailing - UK - November 2008
Food retailing is by far the largest retail sector accounting for almost half of all retail sales. It is also the most concentrated in Europe, if not the world, with just four major players dominating the sector and taking the lion’s share of main supermarket shopping trips. ...report homepage »
Fashion - Size Matters! - UK - November 2008
British women’s relationship with fashion and sizing continues to become steadily more schizophrenic. As obsession with celebrities and what they wear pushes them towards the size zero ideal (UK size 4), in the real world the average woman’s figure is a size 16 and heading upwards. ...report homepage »
UNCLASSIFIED REPORTS
Carpets and Other Floorcoverings - UK - November 2008
This report assesses the market for carpets and other floorcoverings since the last Mintel report was published in October 2006. Over the last year both value and volume sales have fallen considerably. The slowing of the housing market and other pressures on household budgets have put many homeowners off buying big-ticket items such as flooring. Widespread promotional discounting has further devalued the market. ...report homepage »
Niche Brands, Cosmetics and Toiletries - UK - November 2008
Niche brands fulfil a consumer need for something that is original and different to the many corporate mass-market offerings that crowd the beauty markets. Niche brands can afford to be daring, taking risks that the big multinationals never will. As a result, they are often responsible for setting trends. However, niche means limited availability and often this is their failing. The more successful ones get snapped up by the big boys, while many others struggle to find distribution and build customer awareness. But as long as there are entrepreneurs, there will be niche brands, adding much-needed vitality and encouraging mainstream brands to do things better. ...report homepage »
Vehicle Recovery Services - UK - November 2008
The vehicle recovery services market is facing difficult times. Although worth £1.56 billion in 2007 and having risen in value by 7% since 2003, the market is currently seeing the effects of stagnation. A near stable customer base combined with falling vehicle sales and increased price competition has led to revenue growth slowing considerably since 2006. Those active in the largest segment, membership, are increasingly relying on cross-selling as a way of generating new business. However, it is clear that such an approach is in many cases cannibalising customers from rivals or at worst depressing revenues. ...report homepage »